African wild dog population status in the Selous-Nyerere landscape, southern Tanzania: Insights from camera trap surveys

A critical update on the status of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in the Selous-Nyerere landscape, southern Tanzania, reveals one of Africa's most important remaining populations. Using camera trap surveys across 4,674 km² from 2020 to 2022, researchers identified 222 wild dogs and estimated a population density of 2.14 ± 0.45 adult and yearling individuals per 100 km² in Selous Game Reserve (GR). This study highlights the potential of camera traps for monitoring endangered carnivores but also notes limitations for this species. While not directly addressing mortality, it underscores the need for long-term conservation efforts to protect this vital stronghold against identified threats.

Parsais, S. N., Searle, C. E., Strampelli, P., Moyo, F., Giliba, R. A., Haule, L., Olesyapa, K. K., Salum, N. D., Hape, G., Elisa, M., Lobora, A. L., Cotterill, A., Doody, K., & Dickman, A. J. (2025). African wild dog population status in the Selous-Nyerere landscape, southern Tanzania: Insights from camera trap surveys. Global Ecology and Conservation, 60, e03621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03621